EHS Specialist I (Engineering Courses)

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 96,400 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

This position reports to EHS Operation Team Leader (OTL).

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting environmental and Industrial hygiene, Health & Safety field sampling and monitoring as defined in the Matrix of Sampling Techniques and Analyses. He/she is also responsible for reporting field monitoring data according to the Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assists the EHS Specialist II and CEMs Services Specialist in air, water/wastewater, soil/sediments and other environmental sampling operations and other field services defined in the Matrix of Sampling Techniques , and in accordance with SGS Policies and Procedures, and Safety Policies
• Performs standardization and preparation of reagents and solutions for use in sampling.
• Prepares and updates reports related to environmental sampling and analysis performed including statistical quality control charts
• Operates and maintains equipment for sampling and analysis
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.
• Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to:
• Demonstrates strong obligation to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSEE
• Perform appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace
• Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements
• Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements
• Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior
• Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization’s 5S program and guidelines
• Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators
• Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management
• Fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System
• Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of any Engineering Course and or graduate of any technical course with 2 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

Required Skills

Experience /Technical Knowledge

• Interpersonal Skills; Communication Skills; Analytical Skills, and Understanding of Thermodynamics; Application of Statistical Analysis.

Language

• Fluent in English (both written and verbal)